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If you can't beat em join em. That's what happened when these superstar groups were formed. Unfortunately many of these collaborations never quite came to friction.  It was however exciting thinking about the possible prospect of some of the collaborations. Some did happen and as quick as they happened it was over. Read below to find out more about these past and present superstar groups. The Queen Project - Tamia Kelly Price Deborah Cox Do you all remember The Queen Project? It was an album that was to be recorded between singers Tamia, Kelly Price, and Deborah Cox. Unfortunately we never got to hear the album or any songs from the project. What went wrong? I'm not sure to be honest but I do remember reading that the project is definitely not happening. I'm wondering was Kelly Price the problem. I only say that because I read that Kelly Price is the "villian" on the new R&B Divas L.A . show on TV One. LSG - Levert Sweat Gill LSG was comprised of R&B s...

Keith Sweat has renamed his new album; "Till The Morning" originally titled; "Open Invitation". A week later; Tyrese is to release his album of the same name. So to avoid any confusion or overall disdain; Keith Sweat made a last minute album title change which is smart in his case. Then too; it would of been a nice marketing scheme to keep the title as is. It could of even went as far as to which "Open Invitation" album is better. Anyway... Click here to see the cover of the new Keith Sweat album. Keri Hilson has announced that she is working on a third album. This isn't really news to me because I did read awhile back that she was. It may be news to some of you though. She describes the new album as "emotional". Okay! What boggles me is why Keri still insists on releasing yet another single from her current album; "No Boys Allowed". The album has been finished and no single following "Pretty Girl Rock" has been able to r...

Another one bites the dust. Robin Thicke's new album; "Love After War" has been pushed back to December 13. I'm sitting here trying to remember the original release date and it won't register with me. Anyway the album contains the title track which serves as the album's first single. As with his last few album; Robin Thicke typically drops his albums in December anyway so I guess it doesn't come as much of a surprise with the push back. Keith Sweat will release his new album; "Open Invitation" on November 8; one week after Tyrese releases his album of the same name. Anyway the album contains the first single; "Make You Say Oooh" and a duet with SWV front woman; Coko on "Valentine". ---------------- Now playing: Lloyd - one for me via FoxyTunes

For the next Nicki Minaj album; Nicki says her alter ego; Roman Zolanski will be more prevalent than on her debut; "Pink Friday". Roman was present on the Lil' Kim dis; "Roman's Revenge" which was one of the highlights on "Pink Friday". The song wasn't an official single but was a Trending Topic on twitter upon its release and made a slight dent in the R&B/Hip Hop and Pop charts. There is no official release date on the new Nicki Minaj album. I bet we can expect a follow up a lot sooner than the time it takes for an average female rapper to release a new album. If Nicki plans to channel her alter ego; Roman for the follow up to "Pink Friday"; I may be interested in that album. It looks like November is the month of the "Open Invitation". I say that because not one singer but two singers are claiming that album title. Both albums are being released just a week apart. First up is Tyrese with his "Open Invitation"...

A few days ago I showed you a video of behind the scenes footage of the 'Sponsor' video featuring Teairra Mari now check out the full video below! So what do you think? I think the video could of been a little better. Music Biz: Keith Sweat To Release New Album! Keith Sweat will release his 10th studio album on May 25th, entitled “Ridin’ Solo.” The first single from the album “Test Drive” goes to iTunes next Tuesday March 16th! The new album will be his first since his 2007 Holiday release “A Christmas of Love.” Keith has also released two live CD’s throughout his career. This will be his first album released on Kedar Entertainment Group! Steven Russell of the group TROOP and a very successful songwriter, who has written hits for Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown, Shanice, Jennifer Hudson, Charlie Wilson and more. Revealed on Twitter today that he’s currently in the studio with Keith right now, working on the album. Keith Sweat is also producing the new reality show “Keith Sw...

If you haven't noticed already I'm tributing Mariah Carey and her illustrious almost 20 year career. So you will see plenty of posts dedicated to her or mentioning her. Mariah Carey is always covering someones song but no one has ever taken on any of her songs; not professionally anyway. I wonder why is that? Does Mariah think no one is capable of singing her songs the way she sings them? Who knows? Over the years Mariah has not only created her own hits, but has made past hits, hits all over again. Against All Odds original artist: Phil Collins Appeared on her "Rainbow" album which I ultimately skipped over but it was Mariah's last hit album of the 90s. Make It Last Forever original artist: Keith Sweat featuring Jacki McGee Mariah along with Joe and Nas took on the Keith Sweat classic and also this song was build around Mariah's last #1 hit of the 90s, "Thank God I Found You". I Want To Know What Love Is original artist: Foreigner Mariah's la...